Drinks

Sometimes, I spend weeks (even months!) planning a blog post or craft project. They can take hours of planning, and even longer to make/refine/photograph/edit/write up. However, there are some projects that simply pop into my head, fully formed and ready to go. These DIY personalised coffee stencils are one such example. I was wandering around Ikea the other day, when I came across these ready-made coffee stencils. I immediately knew I wanted to make my own! DIY Personalised Coffee Stencils…

Okay, move aside frappes, macchiatos, frappuccinos and mochas… there’s a new drinks trend in town: the turmeric matcha latte! Yep, you read that right. Turmeric is no longer confined to the spice rack, only to be used for your weekend curry – it’s fast becoming a standout ingredient in itself, with a versatile range of uses. Couple this with the ever-growing popularity of matcha tea, and you’ve got one seriously good drink to enjoy. Now, I’m not normally one…

You know what I love about the winter months? Mulled wine! Although probably not in the way you think… I actually don’t like the taste of it (I find it pretty heavy and sickly), but I LOVE the smell! The warmth of the spices, mixed with the sharpness of booze, is the perfect combo. This winter, I thought I’d have a go at a mulled wine alternative. It has the same warming aroma, but with a flavour that’s a bit more suited to…

Just incase you missed them, here’s a quick roundup of the Halloween cocktails I’ve been making this October… I can’t wait to serve these at my Halloween cocktail party this weekend! I’ve got a few more party surprises up my sleeve (that I’ll be sharing a sneak peek of on the blog later this week) – until then, check out my spooky recipes below. Scary Espresso Martini recipe I partnered with the nice folk over at Pact coffee to create…

Okay, so the third and final Halloween cocktail (if you missed the first two, see them here and here) to share with you guys is… pumpkin spiced rum! Yep, that’s right, I took my favourite spirit and infused it with the flavours of autumn. It’s kinda similar to the pumpkin spiced smoothie I shared the other week, just a bit more alcoholic and a bit less healthy! 🙂 It’s really easy to customise this recipe to whatever flavours float your…

I mentioned last week that I’m planning a Halloween cocktail party, and shared my first recipe (click here to see it!). Well it’s time for recipe number two, a cocktail that I’ve called Souls of the Damned… (so scary, right?). So what’s in it? Well, first of all, let me explain how I got to developing this recipe. I love autumn, including the food and drink. Apple pie, fruit preserves, cinnamon spice, chai tea… YUM. But for my Halloween cocktail party, I didn’t…

For this year’s Halloween party, I thought I’d do something a little different. I wanted to up my game a bit, take my traditional party to the next level… so I decided to turn it into a Halloween cocktail party! Because come on, Halloween plus cocktails is a recipe for a good night! For my first cocktail, I’ve partnered with Pact coffee. They sent me a few bags of their newest coffee roasts – they’re SO GOOD. Seriously, you’ve never tasted…

I’ve gotta confess: I don’t like lattes. Sorry latte lovers! I just find them too sweet, especially if they’re flavoured, and I’m not a fan of the frothed milk that’s poured on top either. So I often feel like I’m missing out at this time of year, when everyone’s flocking to their nearest Starbucks to get the ubiquitous pumpkin spice latte. I’ve tried it, and it’s not for me I’m afraid. Instead, I thought I’d take inspiration from the flavours of the…